Equipment Technician I

About the role

We're looking for a dependable Equipment Technician I to safely operate specialized industrial equipment while supporting environmental and industrial cleaning projects at customer sites. In this hands-on role, you'll help deliver high-quality service by maintaining equipment, assisting field crews, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to MPW standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial equipment including water blasting, vacuum, and wash truck systems at customer locations.
• Set up water blast hoses, vacuum hoses, and other equipment needed to safely complete assigned projects.
• Transport equipment to and from customer job sites.
• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment in the field.
• Monitor and maintain proper oil, fluid, and equipment operating levels.
• Assist field crews with manual labor and industrial cleaning activities as needed.
• Use specialized equipment to remove materials through vacuuming, water blasting, and pipe, tube, or hole lancing.
• Clean and inspect equipment before returning it to the branch location.
• Support labor personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain equipment readiness while working independently with limited access to shop tools.
• Deliver professional customer service while representing MPW at client sites.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Requirements

• A safety-first mindset with a commitment to following established procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment maintenance in the field.
• Dependability and flexibility to respond to emergency service calls, changing schedules, and customer needs.
• A team-oriented attitude with excellent work ethic and a focus on delivering outstanding customer service.
• High school diploma or vocational/technical training preferred; some high school education considered.
• One to two years of hands-on equipment maintenance or heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge and experience operating or maintaining industrial equipment preferred.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• MPW certification to operate at least one designated piece of equipment (Water Blaster, Wet/Dry Vacuum, or Wash Truck) or the ability to successfully obtain certification.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and perform heavy manual labor throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, stoop, climb, and work in confined spaces as required.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, while working around chemicals, fumes, and other industrial hazards.
• Ability to remain alert and safely perform physically